Sony HVR A1U Camcorder

Sony has once again created a robust high-definition camcorder that is not only light weight, weighing in at less than 3lbs it is also compact enough to fit inside a coat pocket so it is perfect for travel.

The HVR A1U is suitable for both DV (digital Video) shooters and HDV (high definition video). It has numerous professional features and of course has superb image quality.

The HVR-A1 not only has XLR inputs it also has independent control of channel 1 and channel 2 audio. The HVR A1 can record an SD video signal to DVCAM tapes as well as HDTV video and DV video.

Because the HVR A1U features a newly developed 1/3 inch C-MOS imager it is capable of creating 3 mega pixel still images which is perfect if you do not want to carry both a camcorder for filming and camera for still images when you are on the go.

General Information About The HVR A1U

* Product Type - Camcorder
* Optical Sensor Type - CMOS
* Min Illumination - 7 lux
* Min Shutter Speed - ¼ sec
* Max Shutter Speed - 1/10000 sec
* Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
* Microphone Type - Built- in
* Wide Screen Video Capture - Yes
* Camcorder Sensor Resolution - 3 mega pixels
* Camcorder Effective Video Resolution - 1.2 mega pixels
* Camcorder Effective Still Resolution - 2.8 mega pixels

The HVR A1U also offers a whole host of additional features including DV input, digital still camera function, RGB color filter, analog to digital conversion with pass through, built in speaker, Color bar, Histogram and backlight compensation.

The HVR A1U has precise image acquisition and superb detail and clarity due to the 14 bit A/D and DXP digital extended processor.

When you are looking to buy a camcorder, you are buying something that gives you the ability to record memories in both picture and sound. Although the image quality is undoubtedly the most important aspect of a camcorder, the audio side which is often overlooked is just as vital as the video. Having a camcorder with good sound quality can make a huge difference when you play back your videos, its sets the mood as well as helping the viewers know what is going on in the video.

The HVR A1U offers excellent sound and video quality so is perfect in every way. Although this may not be the cheapest camcorder around you really are getting what you pay for. With everything considered this camcorder is not only great value it is a handy small camcorder that is perfect for mounting in your car or on your motorcycle.

This is a great camcorder for anyone starting out or wanting to upgrade, the menus are extremely easy to use and are predominantly touch screen making it simple to understand and save settings.

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Sony Professional HVR-A1U CMOS High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom.